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West Hoathly Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in West Hoathly, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roofs in West Hoathly
Priest House, about 0.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Hoathly. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building like West Hoathly CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in West Hoathly, we can come and survey your property. West Hoathly is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RH19 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Landmarks near West Hoathly
Around West Hoathly, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox pub and the streets around them. West Hoathly’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Flat roof survey in West Hoathly: what you get
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are blistering in felt or asphalt and upstands pulling away from walls.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like West Hoathly take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near West Hoathly
Also in West Hoathly
Why act early in West Hoathly
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Outbuildings and barns around West Hoathly are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Do you need a flat roof survey in West Hoathly?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Hoathly
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like West Hoathly, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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West Hoathly: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Hoathly?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover West Hoathly?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and West Hoathly is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.